If you’re struggling this Valentine’s season to find the perfect gift for your significant other, here are many unique and creative ways to give your partner something special.

From a DIY baking perspective, you could always bake your partner a sweet treat. Chocolate-covered strawberries are a classic Valentine’s dessert. You can make these out of strawberries, melting chocolate wafers, and sprinkles to add the finishing touch. These are always a great way to show your appreciation to your partner. If you don’t want to make them, you can get them pre-made. The Gathering Grounds in Kylertown is offering chocolate-covered strawberries for pre-order. Another baked good that you could choose to make is heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies. All you need is your best chocolate chip recipe and a heart-shaped cookie cutter. These are a perfect gift for a sweet tooth. If you aren’t the baking type, you can always pick up a baked good from a local store such as The Suite Sweet in Philipsburg, who offer specialty apples, homemade cakes, and an assortment of candies.

If you are looking to get your partner something sentimental, flowers are always a go-to for the ladies. The flowers can also be picked up at a local store. For the men, their favorite candies and a candle are a great and simple gift. The men definitely deserve something as well for such a special day. You could always make them baked goods or pick up a few of their favorite snacks. For an at-home gift to make, a handmade, heartfelt letter or a card will always go a long way. If you aren’t feeling inspired or aren’t a creative thinker, there are many DIY handmade gift ideas for inspiration on Pinterest.

For the people who are willing to spend more money on their significant other’s Valentine’s Day gift, there are many options across the board. You can fill a basket with his/hers favorite things like snacks, candies, t-shirts, body wash, candles, and even a gift card. These require a lot more thought, so make sure you give yourself enough time to prepare. If you aren’t the gift-giving type of couple, a fancy dinner at a restaurant of your choice is always up for consideration. It doesn’t have to be too fancy, just a dinner date to make sure your partner feels appreciated. 

Senior Mackenzie McBride speaks on how meaningful it is to get your significant other something special for Valentine’s Day. “My boyfriend has kept everything that I have gotten him for Valentine’s Day over the years. Some of them were just letters, too!”